Former Husker basketball player debuts with Nigerian team

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by Kyle Thomas

Story Created: Jul 5, 2012 at 5:39 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jul 5, 2012 at 6:57 PM CDT

Former NU basketball great Ade Dagunduro made his debut with the Nigerian national team Monday in the FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament.

Dagunduro recorded a triple single posting six points, four assists and four rebounds in 19 minutes.

He and his Nigerian teammates put up a valiant effort but fell to host nation Venezuela 71-69 in the first game of the tournament.

Meanwhile in Wednesday's matchup with Lithuania the Nigerian's evened up their record at one and one with an 86-80 win.

In 15 minutes Dagunduro picked 6 more points to go along with three steals and one assist.

Nigeria plays Greece Friday as they try to qualify for play in London.

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